Human Resources Coordinator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Fairfield (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Coordinator in Cedar Grove, NJ. The role focuses on payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee support, with training available for the right candidate who brings HR experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, assisting with payroll, onboarding/offboarding, and supporting FMLA and workers’ compensation documentation, while ensuring accurate HR reporting and records management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of payroll processes, benefits administration, and labor laws
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• English required

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee attendance, PTO, and personnel records
• Review and submit bi-weekly payroll
• Process benefit contributions such as 401(k), loans, and child support
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
• Support FMLA, disability, and workers’ compensation documentation
• Maintain training records, SOPs, and compliance files
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and internal documentation
• Assist with annual performance reviews and open enrollment
• Maintain OSHA 300A records
• Support corporate events and employee engagement activities

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Confidentiality

HR operations support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Cedar Grove, NJ
Salary: $55,000–$60,000 annually ($26.44–$28.84/hr)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm

Our client in Cedar Grove is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support their Director of Information and Human Resources. This is a hands‑on administrative HR role focused on payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee support. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail‑oriented, quick to learn, and brings a strong yet friendly demeanor. The company is willing to train the right candidate but you should come with some HR experience

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee attendance, PTO, and personnel records


• Review and submit bi‑weekly payroll


• Process benefit contributions such as 401(k), loans, and child support


• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes


• Support FMLA, disability, and workers’ compensation documentation


• Maintain training records, SOPs, and compliance files


• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and internal documentation


• Assist with annual performance reviews and open enrollment


• Maintain OSHA 300A records


• Support corporate events and employee engagement activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college coursework preferred


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite


• Knowledge of payroll processes, benefits administration, and labor laws


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• English required

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting HR operations and wants long-term stability with room to grow.